Guardian ad Litem (GAL) provides Beds for Kids. This program provides a bed and bedding for a child in need. Please call or visit website for more information.

This group is a child advocacy provider. They also offer mental health services. They are committed to helping clients live stable, healthy, and safe lives. Their programs provide support for youth and families. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs Include:

LifeStream has a range of services to help with behavioral health issues. They also offer social services. There is a sliding fee scale for those who qualify. Please call 352.315.7500 or go to the website for locations and to learn more.

24-Hour Mobile Response Team: 352.408.6625

Services Available:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida offers one-to-one youth services. They match caring adult mentors with children ages 6 through 18, who come primarily from single-parent homes. Please call 850.433.5437 or visit website for more information.

Boys & Girls Club helps children with school work.
This helps give students the chance to meet state and local standards in reading and math.
The Boys & Girls Club also offers character building experiences. During the school year, the Club is open from 3 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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This Club has recreational, educational and arts and crafts activities. They serve youth ages 5 through 18. They have sports activities for leadership development. Tutoring is available during the school year for help with homework. There are programs for teens that help them get jobs. The Clubs are accessible and affordable for everyone. There are Club scholarships for families in need.

Hours of operation: School Year 2:00pm-8:00pm Monday - Friday, Summer 8:00am-6:00pm Monday - Friday

Dade City Location:
Lewis Abraham Lacoochee Club
38749 Pattie Lane
Dade City FL 33523
352.583.2994

Arnette House provides a safe and caring space to youth between the ages 10 - 17. They provide support beyond just food and shelter. Youth are taught basic life skills and self-reliance. This helps them live on their own once they turn 18 and leave foster care. Please call 352-622-6135 or go to the website to learn more.

Bradford county gives free shots to children and adults. Shots for kids are free until they turn 18. It is the law in Florida to give vaccines to children so they can go to school. Vaccines keep people healthy from disease.

For adult pricing, please call 904.964.7732 or go to website.

2-1-1 is a free helpline. It links people in need with more than 2,000 health and human service programs. The helpline is open 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Ways to get help:

• Call 211
• Call: 321.632.6688
• Text Your Zip Code to 898211

The Bridge Transitional Living program serves up to 6 youth with housing and 14 youth in non-residential services. It empowers these 16- to 22-year-old youths to become independent and fully contributing members of their communities. This work is done through an 18-month program. During this time, they will continue or complete their education. They will work to obtain employment. They will also develop essential life skills. Please call 850.481.8501 or visit the website to learn more.